Lew Williams

              AUNT SALLY


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WILLIE GREEN


TONY


YON YONSON


SING HI


BROTHER WATKINS

Lew Williams
The Buckeye Poet And Some of His Famous

Character Impersonations As Seen by the Cartoonist

TWENTY - SECOND SEASON OF LYCEUM ENTERTAINING


JASPAN JONES




TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF ENTERTAINING
A New James Whitcomb Riley Has Arisen—His Name Is Lew Williams

—Senator Homer A. Ramey (Ohio)



LEW WILLIAMS THE BUCKEYE POET
Author—Reader—Character Impersonations Piano Impersonations AUTHOR OF Pessimistic Peter - Ol'Dad Blinker - Paddy McCann - Down the Road - Etc.

MEMBER INTERNATIONAL LYCEUM AND CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION

TO LODGE, CHURCH AND CLUB COMMITTEES:

Many of you who will receive this circular, have been entertained year after year by Lew Williams; you know what is necessary to set his stage and just what his requirements are in the way of properties.

To those who will send for this attraction for the first time, the following notes will be of interest:

An upright piano (not a player piano or a square) should be placed on the platform TO THE RIGHT of the center.

A small table and three chairs should also be placed on the platform.

The program as presented in this circular, consumes one and one-half hours and should be preceded by some local number such as a vocal solo or duet or something of a musical nature; this will prove to be a good opening for the evening's program.

During the intermission between Part One and Part Two, another local number of about ten or fifteen minutes in length would be of value in filling up the time taken up by the intermission.

It is a special request of Mr. Williams, that as many children as possible be placed in the front seats as he has several numbers especially arranged for the kiddies in which he leaves the platform and sits with them while giving the readings.

The program as presented in this circular will be followed as closely as possible, but owing to the requests for special numbers that are presented to Mr. Williams at each of his engagements, it will be necessary to make slight changes occasionally; special days, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc., also call for special numbers not listed herein.

It should be borne in mind that all readings given by Mr. Williams are selected from his published books and are fully protected by U. S. Copyright; permission will gladly be given to any church or lodge to use whatever may be desired, upon application to the home address of Mr. Williams.

The second edition of the book, DOWN THE ROAD WITH THE BUCKEYE POET, from which many of the readings on this program are selected, is now ready and a copy of the book will be mailed postpaid to any one upon receipt of $1.00.




PROGRAM PART ONE


1
Local Number
(Song or music by local talent.)



2
Introducing LEW WILLIAMS



3
Negro Dialect
ONE WAY TRAFFIC


4
Piano Impersonation
THE BUCK AND WING


5
Negro Dialect
JASPAH DAWG


6
Piano Impersonation
THE MUSIC BOX


7
Dialect Reading
APPLE PICKIN' TIME


8
Negro Dialect
JASPAH JONES


9
Piano Number
THE MOCKING BIRD MEDLEY


10
Negro Dialect
HOT DOG


11
Piano Impersonation
THE AUTO HARP


12
Reading
CANNED JAZZ


13
OLD SONG CYCLE
From 1890 to today in favorite songs.  (You are requested to sing).



14
Negro Dialect
RADIO RUFUS


15
Piano Number
PLAYING TWO PIECES AT ONCE


16
Negro Dialect
JUNK


17
Piano Impersonation
THE FIFE AND DRUM


18
Dialect Reading
THE WHITTLIN' MAN


19
Piano Impersonation
WHAT THE ENGINE SAID





INTERMISSION
(Committees should provide local talent for intermission.)



PART TWO
(NOTE: All costume changes in Part Two are made before the audience.)



20
Dialect Reading
AFORE IT'S TEN O'CLOCK


21
Piano Impersonation
TEMPERAMENTAL PIANIST


22
Dialect Reading
Selected


23
Character Impersonation
AUNT SALLY PEABODY


24
Character Impersonation
WILLIE GREEN


25
Character Impersonation
BRUDDA SYLVES


26
Character Impersonation
PIETRO BAMBINO


27
Character Impersonation
BROTHER WATKINS OF VERMONT


28
Concluding Number
THE THINGS WORTH WHILE






WHAT THEY SAY BEHIND HIS BACK

Lew Williams gave one of his famous entertainments for the Down Town Club Wednesday night.  He is on a tour of the country.—
Newark, N. J., Star-Eagle.


Lew Williams is an artist, one of the best that has appeared in this city for a long time.  As an impersonator and characterist, he ranks high, a fact that was well known to the committee that engaged him.—
East Palestine, Ohio.


The large hall was filled with an enthusiastic audience who listened to the delightful program of Lew Williams, The Buckeye Poet.  Mr. Williams was the guest of honor at the Rotary Club at noon.—
Cambridge, Ohio.


A versatile entertainer of rare ability was the big feature of the evening, in the person of Lew Williams, The Buckeye Poet, he is a top-notcher and by far out-distances any entertainer in his line that has ever appeared in Leetonia.—
Leetonia, O.


The headliner of the occasion, Lew Williams, 'The Buckeye Poet,' with his character readings brimming with humor and pathos, his droll witticism and clever musical numbers, brought forth a continual stream of applause.  Judging from remarks heard after his entertainment, he will not soon be forgotten.—
Bowling Green (Ohio) Homecoming Committee.


Lew Williams was tendered a reception last night following an entertainment given by him at the Majestic Theatre at Homer.  Mr. Williams was introduced by the Rev. D. A. Weaver of the Presbyterian church, as the new James Whitcomb Riley.  He is meeting with great success in his lodge and church work.—
Jackson, Mich., Citizen-Patriot.


Lew Williams' sketches are original and unique; he holds the rapt attention of his listeners who are kept constantly on edge wondering what is coming next.—
Toledo, Ohio, Sun.

Helena people are still talking of Lew Williams, 'The Buckeye Poet,' and we believe that all dead and dried up lodges wishing to wake up, should send for him; if he can not put life into them they are past redemption.—E. F. Bergman, Chairman Helena (O.) Homecoming Committee.

His entertainment increased our Sunday School by twenty-eight.—Rev. E. H. Lane, Oliver Place Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio.

I feel that you did us a real service when you took us back to mother and home and friends; when you reminded us of the real things of the long ago.  Your Sunday evening recital did that for us.  I am sure the folks went from the meeting resolving to give a larger place in their everyday lives to the really good, worth while things of life and we want you to come again.—Rev. A. H. Mueller, Emanuel M. E. Church, Toledo, Ohio.


Lew Williams, 'The Buckeye Poet,' is the logical successor of the Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley.  His poems have the same heart-reaching qualities; everyday verse by an everyday fellow for everyday people.—
West Toledo Standard.

Toledo can well be proud it is the home of Lew Williams, the celebrated Buckeye poet.  His quaint, homely philosophy of life brings a message of smiles, hope and optimism.—Joseph A. Yager, Attorney.

NOTICE TO PASTORS: An interesting program of readings appropriate to the Sabbath day, has been prepared by Mr. Williams and will be presented at any church on any Sunday evening, providing the evening has not already been taken.  Kindly advise as to the date desired as early as possible.



For Dates and Terms, Address
LEW WILLIAMS
233 Raymer Boulevard7emsp;  Toledo, Ohio
or Lotus Lyceum Bureau, 618 Superior Street, Toledo, Ohio

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